08-18-2006, 07:00 PM
Rick J, I haven't put in the time yet, but I won't let that stop me from sharing my observations. I have taken a friend and my uncle to different auto repair operations that run out of homes. One was in HPP and the other on Railroad Ave. south of Hilo. These may not be businesses in the full sense: may lack insurance, fully-equipped garages, and business licenses? Who knows, neither had signs promoting their businesses out front. Repairs can take a long time, as parts can take time to get. And if you aren't satisfied with the job? You're SOL, I'm sure.
I don't know how good the regular repair businesses are. I do know that BI Toyota is very shorthanded for technicians. Appointments may have to be scheduled way in advance, and when you bring your car in, it doesn't matter that you have an appointment, because there's still a line of cars ahead of you. And parts take a long time for even a dealer to get.
But, to be honest, I wasn't easy to please in the Bay Area. Ask me again later, maybe after I've lost my "hurry up and serve ME" attitude.
Les
Edited by - Les C on 08/18/2006 23:03:23
Edited by - Les C on 08/19/2006 07:19:24
Edited by - Les C on 08/19/2006 07:21:03
I don't know how good the regular repair businesses are. I do know that BI Toyota is very shorthanded for technicians. Appointments may have to be scheduled way in advance, and when you bring your car in, it doesn't matter that you have an appointment, because there's still a line of cars ahead of you. And parts take a long time for even a dealer to get.
But, to be honest, I wasn't easy to please in the Bay Area. Ask me again later, maybe after I've lost my "hurry up and serve ME" attitude.
Les
Edited by - Les C on 08/18/2006 23:03:23
Edited by - Les C on 08/19/2006 07:19:24
Edited by - Les C on 08/19/2006 07:21:03